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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
2
R C Bland argues that modern literature must confront social injustice and unequal opportunity. He contends wars and intrigue fade, while saving humanity from inequality becomes the central drama of our era, urging writers and readers to study present life with empathy and scientific insight.
Howard Elliott, newly named president of the New Haven railroad, warns that bankruptcy looms for U S lines unless public sentiment shifts. He urges pay rises for safety investments like steel cars and block signals, while accusing some roads of speculative mismanagement and advocating railroads serve public needs.
The article argues that the commission form of government for cities and villages has grown in popularity worldwide. It cites evidence from various states and publications showing increasing acceptance among thinking people and predicts widespread adoption in the next generation.
A speaker argues examinations of teachers are useless and that understanding, patience, and the ability to inspire children matter most. He envisions trial teaching in schools to observe a candidate’s impact, even favoring gifted teaching over formal literacy.
A George Fitch piece lampoons joy riding in gasoline fueled cars mixed with alcohol. It warns that alcohol impairs drivers, endangering riders and bystanders, describes scenes of reckless speed and absurd bravado, and ends noting fatalities bring sorrow.
The piece argues that political forces favor commission government in New Jersey and predicts wider adoption across counties and states. It discusses initiatives such as initiative and referendum, direct primaries, and potential shift of lawmaking away from legislatures toward more direct popular control. It notes a shift toward commission rules as a practical administrative model and hints at broader reform trends beyond New Jersey.
Fragmentary OCR text about a press item with unclear names and places. readable details are minimal and nonspecific, not enough for a clear event or outcome. The piece mentions music, dates, and a city context but lacks coherent facts or identities.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes mixed opinions as the public and editorials discuss Cummins actions on aluminum policy and free list status. It suggests few would overeat as steak prices drop to a dollar, while critiquing Perkins for his ongoing deprecation of Cummins.
The Real Issues column notes politicians may favor tariff slogans over vital questions. It hints that the Progressive Course foresees progressive elements across parties uniting for the common good, potentially forming a dominant political force.
The passage argues that independents should support progressive men and principles in any party until a final alignment is reached, urging unity for progressive aims regardless of current affiliations. It emphasizes choosing candidates and policies based on progressivism rather than party labels.
A humorous cafe exchange about riding a waddle horse shows a wife preferring to watch, while jokes about dogs and a New York lawyer illustrate skepticism. The text notes early fall coughing and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a soothing remedy available from dealers.
Des Moines Va Oct 2 Judge W H McHenry harshly condemned John Burlin a saloon porter who pleaded guilty to attempting criminal assault on two 8 year old girls Burlin was sentenced to twenty years in the state prison at Fort Madison The judge scathingly questioned Burlins humanity and suggested a lake of fire for people like him though he said he doubted the orthodox hell in calmer moments
Ruth Cameron urges personal self control to avoid the cascading damage of unchecked faults. The piece links nerves and temper to familial ruin, then warns faults harm others. cites Engineering News on urban dust from streets, factories, and air, noting lower dust at higher building levels in Boston studies.
In Louisville Kentucky Mrs Inize Wikre Lis reports regained strength and energy after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. In Romayor Texas Mia Violet Jasper says displacement and bladder trouble improved and calls the product finest medicine for suffering women. Confidential letters answered by a woman at Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
A vintage advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup claimed to beat ordinary coughs and even whooping cough. It instructs mixing granulated sugar, pine water, and a pine extract product, with a reliance on strong guaranties and pharmacist involvement, ending with a sales prompt from Indiana.
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